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Post by acorn20 on Oct 6, 2022 22:56:43 GMT -5
With all the roads I have through my property, traversing it with one of these would be wonderful. It's a stand-up version, total electric, cross between a scooter and ATV. Quite and stealthy, I think it would be the cat's meow. I want one!
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Post by Loggy on Oct 7, 2022 8:35:42 GMT -5
Nice Dan!! I want one & don't even need one!! lol
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Post by davet on Oct 7, 2022 9:12:23 GMT -5
Lot's of different and new individual electric "terrain vehicles" out there. I've been researching them for over a year. Here's a few that are interesting: The "EZRaider" 4WD....stand up or sit down, but this thing will go anywhere....and fast!! But it's heavy at 280-lbs...and a heavy price of $20,000..!!  Then there's the "Terrainhopper". A sit down vehicle built primarily for those with a disabled condition...(but that doesn't mean anyone could own\ride it). It's packed with features....but it's steel frame and everything else puts it's weight at 450-lbs....not including the batteries!! This one can top out at $25,000!!  Then there is the Outrider Coyote. This is the model I'm seriously looking at. It weighs (with batteries) about 200-lbs (Aluminum frame) has speed controls...but the top speed can be set at about 22mph. With it's 4WD hub motors it can climb anything I want to climb...and stuff that I don't want to climb. It's not cheap either, but it can also withstand plowing through 8"+ of water (think stream fishing) and can be loaded very easily on the back of a truck...no winching...no strapping in. Toss in and go. It's about $17,000  |
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Post by davet on Oct 7, 2022 9:17:33 GMT -5
With all the roads I have through my property, traversing it with one of these would be wonderful. It's a stand-up version, total electric, cross between a scooter and ATV. Quite and stealthy, I think it would be the cat's meow. I want one!
View Attachment Dan....what is this called? Do you have a website link? Edit: Nevermind! I read the title to your thread....DUH!! Found it. lytehorse.com/product/lytehorse-lh4-model/ |
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Post by davet on Oct 7, 2022 9:24:45 GMT -5
A quick look at the "dimensions and weight" of this model puts (for me) it into the ....."not gonna consider it" column. The weight of this one is 730-lbs!! My modified cart weights less!!
But...that doesn't discount it for many as this would have features that, for some, would fit the need of what they want!!
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Post by acorn20 on Oct 7, 2022 10:01:02 GMT -5
It has a very low center of gravity, Dave. Dang near impossible to roll over. Front wheels are outset (wider) than the rear. I also like it for the ease on and off. It can go 40 mph but I don't need that and the torque of an F-150. I have open timber that I'm sure it would negotiate. It's a little pricey at $18,000 but I've gotten off to a head start picking up aluminum cans in the neighborhood.
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Post by Loggy on Oct 7, 2022 10:22:13 GMT -5
A big advantage I see of the LyteHorse is minimal noise. A hunting club near a property I hunt uses gas atv's to get to their stands etc. When they fire them up heading out, back & cruisin around I always see spooked deer being pushed through areas i hunt. Amazing how that "put,put,put,put" sound travels!! In fact...I have positioned some stands to take advantage of this.
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Post by davet on Oct 7, 2022 11:57:57 GMT -5
Here's a video of the companies owner taking it for a ride.....on a family farm in SouthWest Pennsylvania !!! Start the video at about the 3:00 minuet mark to see this running on the Pa farm.
The top speed is reduced via a speed switch on the machine. I don't need THAT much speed....but then....ya know......
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Post by acorn20 on Oct 7, 2022 13:55:47 GMT -5
Electric vehicles are surely the way to go when you don't want to spook game. My son used to have a buggy like Dave's and a couple years ago he was hauling his FIL with me on the back down a road through open timber. As we rounded a turn, I noticed a rack buck standing just watching us with that WTF look on his face. I told my son to stop and almost got a shot off with my cross bow left handed. Buck was about 40 yards away and just turned and walked off. I told him we should make up a couple running doe silhouettes and mount them to the sides of the buggy.
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Post by muttleysback on Oct 11, 2022 5:16:42 GMT -5
Here is their website. The only drawback for me would be that it is operated in a stand up position. Not sure my old 80 year abused back could take much of that in rough terrain, but it looks neat. lytehorse.com |
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Post by dougl on Oct 25, 2022 9:18:48 GMT -5
I ride right past and right up to deer all the time on an ATV.
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Post by dougl on Oct 25, 2022 9:47:58 GMT -5
Every week I have young guys insuring $30k+ SxS's.I'd say,spend the loot Dave.If it get's you out,doing what you want to do,it will increase the quality of life.You only live once so make the best out of what's left.You can't take it with you.
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Post by davet on Oct 26, 2022 7:52:22 GMT -5
Every week I have young guys insuring $30k+ SxS's.I'd say,spend the loot Dave.If it get's you out,doing what you want to do,it will increase the quality of life.You only live once so make the best out of what's left.You can't take it with you. Yup. I don't disagree with this philosophy. I told my kids that when I die there will be $10,000 in my bank account......then when they get my CC they will see I spent $10,000 in the last 30 days on "fun stuff for me".  |
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Post by Loggy on Oct 28, 2022 7:21:46 GMT -5
Every week I have young guys insuring $30k+ SxS's.I'd say,spend the loot Dave.If it get's you out,doing what you want to do,it will increase the quality of life.You only live once so make the best out of what's left.You can't take it with you. Yup. I don't disagree with this philosophy. I told my kids that when I die there will be $10,000 in my bank account......then when they get my CC they will see I spent $10,000 in the last 30 days on "fun stuff for me". Yep...and if they treat me good I won't Reverse Out what's left!! lol |
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